Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" under the contract identifier DNYY1253. The procurement falls within the category of health and social work services and is geographically located in the region of Bristol, within the United Kingdom. This particular tender process was conducted through a 'direct' procurement method, falling below the competitive threshold, and utilised a 'lightTouch' regime in line with legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

Key dates related to this tender include the contract's signing on 5th June 2025, and its active contract period from 11th July 2025 until 31st March 2026. The overall value of the contract is £49,948.80, reflecting the scope of services to be provided within this period. The contract was awarded to BLUE SKY FOSTERING LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Harrow, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for similar businesses specialising in social care and educational service placements. Given that this procurement method was a direct award without competition, businesses aiming to engage with public sector opportunities should consider positioning themselves as specialised service providers to increase future eligibility for such procurements. Engaging with procurement networks and maintaining strong relationships with key public authorities could be beneficial for businesses seeking to secure similar contracts.